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earmark definition

ear·mark (ir′märk′)

noun

  1. a mark or brand put on the ear of a domestic animal to show ownership
  2. an identifying mark or feature; characteristic; sign

transitive verb

  1. to mark the ears of (livestock) for identification
  2. to set a distinctive or informative mark upon; identify
  3. to set aside or reserve for a special purpose or recipient

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earmark Synonyms

earmark

n.

characteristic, attribute, quality, sign; see characteristic.


earmark

v.

reserve, set aside, allocate; see assign 1, designate 1, maintain 3.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

earmark Usage Examples

Object

  • monies: Sergeant Terras is helping with fundraising and assisting in making a case for the monies previously earmarked for the Galashiels facility.

Preposition: for

  • demolition: Scottish Homes will also discuss the issue with the four owners in the blocks which are earmarked for demolition.

Infinitive complement

  • fund: More than £ 3million has been earmarked to fund local user self-advocacy groups.

Modifying Another Word

  • provisionally: Similar amounts have been provisionally earmarked for each of the following 2 years.
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